In Mesopotamian mythology, Lamashtu (𒀭𒈕𒈨; Akkadian dLa-maš-tu; Sumerian Dimme dDim3-me or Kamadme) was a female demon/monster/malevolent goddess or...

also the abode of various demons, including the hideous child-devourer Lamashtu, the fearsome wind demon and protector god Pazuzu, and galla, who dragged...

and mothers, whom he could defend from the machinations of the demoness Lamashtu, his rival. He is invoked in ritual and representations of him are used...

in Corfu (Fig. 6) shows affinities with images of Lamashtu. As Walter Burkert has noted, Lamashtu has several characteristic iconographic elements which...

spirit or demon. Many have also connected her to the Mesopotamian demon Lamashtu, who shares similar traits and a similar position in mythology to Lilith...

mythology) Kulshedra (Albanian mythology) Kumbhakarna (Hindu mythology) Lamashtu (Mesopotamian mythology) Lamia (Greek mythology) Latabi (Mandaean mythology)...

the Babylonian goddess Lamashtu, (Sumer's Dimme) and Gallu of the Uttuke group are mentioned as having vampiric natures. Lamashtu is a historically older...

able to force Lamashtu back to the underworld. Amulets bearing his image were positioned in dwellings to protect infants from Lamashtu and pregnant women...

Utukku (in Udug-Hul) and Sebitti (in the Epic of Erra). Additionally, Lamashtu was explicitly identified as a daughter of both Antu and Anu. Antu's association...

garment. The wicked Etimmu, the wicked Gallû, who bind the body. The Lamme (Lamashtu), the Lammea (Labasu), who cause disease in the body. The Lilû who wanders...